Public Health and International Economic Law: Alcohol Labeling, Obesity Prevention Laws and Beyond
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and practices.
Investor-state dispute settlement cases have significant public policy implications, including in the areas of health, environmental protection, economic development and taxation.
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and practices.
On Monday, July 2, 2018, we hosted a lunch discussion examining whether various government measures to protect public health may run counter to international trade and investment agreements. We invited national and international policy-makers, academics and students to explore and discuss the following questions:
- What would be the legal bases for these challenges?
- What do these rules mean for governments' policy space?
- How will this affect progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
Andrew Mitchell, Professor at Melbourne Law School, led the debate and discussion on the impact of international economic law on public health.
Upcoming events
2024 Investment Policy Forum
The 16th edition of the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) Investment Policy Forum will be held in Manila, the Philippines, in October 2024.
IGF 20th Annual General Meeting
Leading international mining policy forum, focusing on balancing the need for minerals with protecting people and the planet
Working With Countries to Measure Wealth and Move Beyond GDP
IISD and experts share new "beyond GDP" reports from Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago, building the case for measures of wealth to help guide government policy making.
Integrating Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Trade Agreements: Charting a path for sustainable trade
This webinar will explore recent trends, challenges, and opportunities related to the integration of voluntary standards in trade policy, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs).